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Pune airport runway shut after IAF aircraft incident

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What happened?According to airport officials, the incident happened around 10:25 pm when a fighter aircraft’s landing gear failed during landing, blocking the runway.

Based on Air Traffic Control information, it would have taken four to five hours to clear the runway and resume normal operations.

"As per IAF ATC, it will take 4–5 hours to clear the runway and restore normal operations," they said.